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Kilgarth School

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Kilgarth School

Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BA

A Outstanding-rated special school in Birkenhead.

Community special school
Boys
Pupils
60
Ages
11-16
FSM
83.3%
Attainment 8
7.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
7.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.36
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Kilgarth School

Kilgarth School is a secondary school in Birkenhead, Wirral. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 11 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.8. The school has around 60 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cavendish Street, Birkenhead, CH41 8BA | More schools in Wirral

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kilgarth School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Kilgarth School

What is Kilgarth School's Ofsted rating?
Kilgarth School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about Kilgarth School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 11 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Kilgarth School.
What are Kilgarth School's latest exam results?
Kilgarth School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kilgarth School located?
Kilgarth School is a secondary school in Birkenhead, Wirral (CH41 8BA).
How many pupils attend Kilgarth School?
Kilgarth School has around 60 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kilgarth School with other schools?
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